Fluoride in city's water on agenda

Iowa City Council will discuss issue at work session

11:54 PM,
Apr. 1, 2010

Written by

Josh O'Leary
Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City's water superintendent, backed by public health officials, is recommending that the city continue its practice of fluoridating the water supply.

A group of residents who oppose water fluoridation have urged the Iowa City Council to rethink the practice because of health and cost concerns. The council agreed earlier this year to examine the issue and will discuss water fluoridation at its work session at 6:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall.

The practice of adding fluoride to Iowa City's water supply as a means of preventing tooth decay started in 1953. ...